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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-07

The discussion as to whether or not
Admiral Farragut was really dashed to
the mast of the Hartford still goes
merrily on. Various eye-witnesses
have given strangely contradictory
testimony in the matter. One man
saws he was tied with rope, another
says he was not tied at all. and now a
Rochester clergyman rises to assert
that the Admiral's wrist was fastened
to the rigging by a piece of cord.
There is time yet for some one to en-
liven the subject by asserting that
mucilage was really the means en-
ployed to keep the bold commandel
aloff.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-07

While ut West Point Phil Sheridan
was arrested and confined three days
in the guard-house for brushing a fly
off his nose while ON parade.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
snn aud Eire Symbols.

There arc TO bc found occasionally
upon the walls of old brick houses, at
about the line Of division between the
first and second stories, fiat pieces Of
iron five or six inches in length, and
shaped something like the letter s. Tho
use of these articles was clearly brought
from England, where IL ia still con-
tinucd, and writer in n recent number
OF Nature gives n curious account Of its
origin and meaning. This writer says
that the figure in question il on carly
symbol Of the sun. IL is still used in Here
fordshiro and other parts OF England. lie
once asked an Old servant OF the family
"a Worcestershire man the reason for
the particular form Of these irons, and
the reply was that "thoy were mado
thus in order to protect tho house from
fire, rs we'll as from falling down"
If one will examine into the antiqui-
ties Of the Isle Of Man, he will find the
seal Of tho government shows n curious
combination Of this figure The same
was on tho official seal Of Sicily. We
can trace its use to the oldest countries
Of Asia, but its origin was earlier than
history gives any record.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
SCIENTIFIC scRAPx


II is noted that timber that has beer
hosted down rivers is not subject tt
dry-rot. The water dissolves the salt,
and albumen-
j. g. Sheppard, Of Beaver Dam, N.
c., dug up from mari pit in his planta-
ton an immense bone, which is supposed
to have belonged to some prehistoric Sc,
monster. The bone is over a yard il
length and weighs thirty-sevcn pounds.
A wonderful landscape on exhibition
In Paris is executed in European and
foreign insects. Every desired tone i.
supplied by $4,000 coleoptera in tn,
foreground, and 1000 varieties of tn,
insect tribe for the remainder of the
picture. The work required four year.
of the artist tim.
We see this said of the movement o.
water: An inclination Of one inch in fit.
teen inches is sufficient to give motion
to water. An inclination of three inches
per mile in straight, smooth channel
will give velocity OF three miles pei
hour, while three feet per mile would
produce torrent.
The latest feature of ballooning is {
steam balloon. One is now promised
from Paris. 1t IS shaped like fish, and
is about 200 feet in length. The
puoino 10 e,,s,.o,Jod l., oor Io~o.xl,
1t weighs 8, 300 pounds, and is connect.
ed with propelling screw. The inven.
tor expects to make about fourteen
miles per hour.
The gold mines of Australia continue
to be very profitable. Some of them arc
more than 1900 feet in depth, anc
many will be sunk even lower than thai
in the near future. This is contrary t.
the pre- Lotions of old mining experts
who said many years ago that no colo
would ever be found in Australia at ,
depth greater than 100 feet.
1t is stated that tho height of the
human body is generally ten times In,
length of the face. When the arms ar,
extended horizontally. the distance be-
tween the middle fingers equals tn,
length of the body The face is as long
as the hand. The arm is four times tn,
length of the face. The sole is one-sixtl
the length of the body and six times tn,
thickness of the hand equals the thick.
ness of the body.
At the Comstock silver mines in Vir.
ginia City mining scicnc, has reache d
its highest point, according to Sar
Francisco newspaper, which says thai
there they carry water down n vertica
shaft to the depth of 1, roo feet. ant
then gear it back to the surface, running
the gigantic mails by the 1900 foo
pressure. When the plan was sug-
gestcd to engineers of Europe they
laughed at it; but now it's n proved
success, and furnishes power immcas.
urably greater and cheaper than any.
thing hitherto applied in mining.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

HAsTY PUDDINa-Put an ounce of beef
or mutton suet into frying pan and let
it fry out clear; add two hnndfuls of
oatmeal and stir; now add another
ounce of the chopped suet, pepper and
salt, and stir till the meal browns.
Serve hot.
CREAM TAPioCA PUDDING. Soak one
teacup of tapioca all night in one and a
half cups of milk; heat one quart of
milk and stir in the tapioca: add the
yolks of three eggs threc-fourths of
cup of sugar, flavoring and pinch of
salt. When boiel pour over it the
whites of the eggs beaten to froth,
with two teaspoons OF sugar.
BoNED CHICKEN. Boil young fowl
until tcndcr; remove the meat from the
bones, chop fine and season with pepper,
salt and butter, and pour over it the
liquor that the chicken was cooked in,
which should be boiled down to Jelly;
put it in basin and press down with a
weight until it is cold; keep in a cool
place. Slice with very sharp knife
POTATO EDGING. "A new dish called
"potato edging' is prepared in this
way: Mold mashed potatoes that are
nearly cold into n wet egg cup, then
turn out the little cones, arranging them
In row all around the roast of meat.
Set in oven and brown, glazing with
butter just before taking out. Serve
one of the cones with each slice of meat.
SCRAMBLED EGGS. Scrambled eggs
are more quickly prepared than poached
ones and to my taste are quite as good.
Allow at least two eggs TO each person.
and beat them very little. For half a
dozen eggs pllce tablespoonful OF but
ter in spiler aad when hot pour in the
eggs, season with pepper and salt aud,
if liked, a very little finely chopped
parsley. Keep stirring until the egg is
all set; when it is done it should be
taken up on hot platter and served.
GINGER CRACKERS. Ono pound of
brown sugar, ono pound OF butter, four
pounds OF flour, one qu1rt of moIasses,
two ounces of ground ginger two
ounces of ground clover. Put half the
flour irto n large bowl, and rub the but
ter into it with the hands until it be-
comes as iiic as pulvcrized sugar; then
add the sugar, molasscs and spices.
Work in gradually the r st OF the flour
and i<nead it as thoroughly as for bread.
The more it Is kncadcd the crisper
and better the crackes will be- Roll
out thin, cut with round cake cutter,
and bake in a moderately heated oven.
These crackers are excellent, and will
keep fresh and crisp for a long time If
excluded from the air
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
Satfsfactorn 10 ne SoLdicr.

The idea begins toprevail in European
armies that it is better 90 wound man
in battle than TO kill him, rs more men
arc taken out Of line TO care for o
wounded man than for dead ono.
Hence opinion at present favors small
bore for the magazine rifles now being
introduced, and the average guage
adopted IS about three tcnths Of an inch
only, instead Of the half-inch puape
used in Europe and in this country.
An advantage of the smaller bore is that
tho soldier can carry more rounds OF
ammunition. Ills gun also can be made
lighter. The soldier. too, when con.
suited about the matter, prefers being
shot twice to being killed once. 49, Bos
ton Advertiser.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
Homes of the Native A,askans.

The Alaskan natives live in very pc
cu)iarly constructed houses. The struct.
ures are of half-hown logs, one story
high, with only one door. The interior
OF the house is divided off into small
compartments, not larger than the state.
rooms on an ocean steamer, and in each
of these little rooms sleep an entire
family. The floor Of tho dwelling is OF
beaten clay, and is depressed several
inches below the surface of the sur.
rounding land. In the center of tn,
floor is fireplace of rough stones, oil
which the cooking for the entire house.
hold, numbering ut times rs high rs
seventy-fivc persons, is done. TIL
smoke escapes through hole in tho
roof = Brooklyn Eagle.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
SAHDHDEAER ".


A Peasant who had lost his Purse
while Journeying upon the Highway
was Bcwailing his lll-Luck in the most
vigorous terms when a Stranger stepped
forth from tho Forest and said:
GLOW little cause you have for those
Lamentations Had you not lost youi
Purse shou d have Robbed you OF it,
while il may now be Found by an Hon
est Man, who will put the cash to good
use
Moral: How few Of us know when we
arc doing real clever thing. Detroit
Eyee Press
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
Dcccirfnn he nnna

When compelled to travel all night
the Siberian natives always make a prac-
ticc Of stopping just before sunrise and
allowing their dogs TO get to sleep
They argue that il a dog goes to sleep
while 1t is yet dark and wakes up in an
hour and finds tho sun shining nc will
suppose that he has had full nights
rest and will travel all day withou
thinking Of being tired. One hours
stop, however at any other time will
be Of no use whatever.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
ZOE TEE HOUSEWIFE



A teacup Of lye in pain OF wateu
will improve the color Of black goods.
The surcst test of frozen orange ID
its weight II it's heavy in the hand
it has not been frozen.
''Where tn, sun does not enter, the
doctor does, us an Italian proverb which
is true the world over.
Fruit that has bcer canned or pre-
served can be dried by Swimming it
out of the liquid and treating the same
Is tomato figs.
To remove grease from garments. dis
solve a tablespoonful Of salt in four
tablespoonfuls Of alcohol, shake we'll and
apply with sponge.
A good way to distinguish mushrooms
is to sprinkle salt on the spongy or
under side. II it turns yellow the speci.
men is poisonous; il black, it is whole.
some.
To bake eggs, break each egg into a
cup, and put the eggs on a buttered
dish strewl with cracker crumbs, COW
cred with seasoned crumbs, and bake
until the crumbs are brown.
To boil building in bag dip bag
(Which should be made of thick cotton
or linen) in hot water and rub the inside
with flour before putting in the pud-
ding; when done, dip tn, bag in cold
water, and the pudding will turn out
easily. Always put plate on the bot
tom of the kettle to keep the pudding
from burning.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
Ear.Roxinn.

I"rr ought TO be % statute in every
Ia punish ny this practice, or
.' HH iu.lict'on 90 ows on thc head,
NNH Iu families and schools Of in.
#,. a recent investigation Of
records reveals Gfty-ouc cases Of
ary to ch ld-cn from 'boxinc'
on the clr-ia some cases
MI ultimately resulting In fatal
.. ..H" deafness, insanity, &c.
% DR. impossible TO discipline all
'ut much might be done by
.Tn iu giving notice Of the law
.'' through the newspapers and
distributed by Board Of
Un.tor, and by Instructions TO
promptly 10 arrest pa cnts or
seem 'u.IIng children as they may
N.. hour u tho day in certain
.' ..ory lifv Gp4ffurU Err
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

The remarkable industrial and com.
mercial progress made in the southern
states during the last few years has been
widely noticed. An important feature
Of this is found in the comparative free.
dom from labor trout Is, which in near.
ly every other section Of tho country
have caused so much disturbance. Lead.
ing southern papers haze recently called
q attention manufactures and others
to this "a an induc mcut TO cmbavk IN
southern business enterprises, ana this.
with natural advantages at tho south,
has induced many to start in business
there. II Bradstreeps.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
A Wonderful Calf

There is q wonderful ca on exhibition
in Tacoma, w Il. 1t is Of dark brown
solor, with eight legs, two tails, two
heads, four eyes and four ears. The body
4 all in one. The heads stand throat to
throat aud are entirely separate TO the
shoulders. where they merge into ono
body. although the body takes on the
,cmbiance Of being two animals, as it
hqs two backs ard No breast. The legs
and tails are separate aud well formed
FOR n mOnstrOsitg.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

I.f6S H,nsss1 -
WoaruvItx.x, n ". Sept n. 1851.
Dr.. l1sr, D;1r Ssr-I wrote you son, tim.
sSs about my ass, without the Least faith tina,
you could do anyth, e Tor me. ~ had ak dif
feront physical and got no relief and was rc-
peatedly told that cou d not b, cur d. but 1
Was b'und to keep trying A. long as fe lastc d.
was Urged By nay vito TO write you about mr.
case. ~ did In ths spring. You wrote me 10
try your swamp Root Kidney. LIVER and Eiad-
der cure. ussd IL as directed and the result
was, before had taken th. third bottle was
entirely cured. and have been gaining over
s'nc-. MY cass was Hemorrhage OF the Blad-
der. VIII CHI had been draining my lie for tw,
years, and I can cay to-day that can eat. sscep
and work better than hare before In twenty
ycars- say God bless on. and may the AZ
nictcd d, as have doae. Us, swamp Root
ana DO healed. Yours truly,
GEO. D. MACoMBER-
DON'T neglect carly symptoms. At druggists
Sioo per bottle, bottles . 90. or by express.
DR.. kilmsr = Co, Binghamton. MY.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
Amcicn. Permrian Manufacturer,


Peruvian woven tissues, often dyed in
brilliant hues, are unsurpassed by the
textile productions of any other ancient
American people. Tncir jewelry of gold
and silver is remarkable. Statuettes in
the precious metals arc even more won
deiful; they represent monkeys, birds
with their feithers, fish with scales,
etc, modelled in relief or intaglio
Human figures were also cast in the
precious metals, the artists even attempt
ing groups. Beads were made of gold.
silver glass aud carthenwarl. Woo
was used TO furnish objects in daily use.
and an example may be seen in the
beautifully ornamcntcd combs that are
sometimes found placed beside the dead
in the huacas Il Swiss Cross.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
4 Dnmnsiic LII

cam how changed tho PLACED
lfouoi with "a newer gracel
NOR thiekly round the door,
in" sunbeam on the floor,
'i- Tho song of every bird
I ~ His little voice was heTrii
E... .i1s Boo such queer delight
l'r. walking done at night
..r the baby came.
--Hayper'S Bosor.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
blowing rn Hell Gntn

has been n laborious and costly work, but the
end justifies the effort. Obstruction in an,
important channel means disaster. Obstruc-
tons in the organs of the human body brinG
inevitable disease. They must be cleared away
or physical wreck will follow. Keep the liver
in order, and the pure blood courses through
the body, conveying health, strength and life
let IL become disordered and the channels ar,
ease and death. No other medicine equals DIR
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery''f for act
ing upon the liver and purifying the blood.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

See stonr of the Con,.ts
y. S' voert. issh Judicial ciser:s, Hon
s ss y. armstrong. prssidiuE-Tss ns b
Graft Couaty Fourth Tuesa.v 4. u.,.h
October. aeesi.y 10
a.nPshite Cesuiy First Tuesday in P.b.
Tuesday in Septeub~r.
nasaJ Cos1ty --Seeond ruesday In March
"a. tuesday 10 May and 6rs, Tuesdav In
Mineral Coaaty- Second Tuesday, in Ian.
S.s!, fourth Tuesday in April and arst Tues
r., no . Ccuniy-.-Second Wednesday in
np'h, wednesday after second Tuesday in
June. aud afs, Wednesday 10 Novembrr.
r uoy Soort Of Hampshire Count Y. John
r. sAnce. rresidens : l.. u Sch nibbe and Il
= roseli Commissioners; q. ). White. CLERK
The regular sessions are held b.sinning on
.ns nnt Tuesday in January, A,.ril aud DC.
'ooer' and 4sh Tuesday 10 July.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

Known and used by physicians all over the
world. SCOTS EMULSION not only gives flesh
and strength by virtue of its own nutritious
properties, but creates an appetite for food
that builds up the wasted body. II have been
using SCOTS Emulsion for several years. and
am pleased with its action. My patients say
1t is pleasant and palatab!e. and all grow
stronger and gain flesh by the use OF it. use
Il in ell cases of wasting diseases, and 1t Il
specially useful for children when nutrien,
med cation is needed, as in Marasmus."-T
w. PIERCE. NJ. D.. Knoxville. Ala.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
Consumptiou surely Cared

The emperor of Ru 'sia plays the cornet
Can this be the real secret of nihiliistlc ac
tiv.fv -
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

DR.. Pierce's Pellets (he original "little liver
pills'o and no pain or gripping. Cure sici OF
bilious headache, sour stomach, and cleanse
Lhc system and bowels. . cts a vnI.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

The merits.-Examplc.- Take up 81. Jacobs
Oil. the Great Remedy for Pain. Its superior
merits known TO all the world Expericncs
shows its merits through its efficacy.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

To the Editor:--Pleasc inform your reader,
that ! have positive remedy for the abov,
named disease. BY its timely use thousands @
hopeless cases have been permanently cured
shall be glad 10 send two bottles OF my reined,
FREE 10 any OF your, readers who have con
sumption " they vii send me their Expires
and l.. y. address. Respectfully,
Il. a. SLOCUM. NC, lSi Pearl St. NJ y
The man who wrote 30. solitude. where mr.,
thy ctarmsT' was business man who d;dn'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

Prohibition has been generally successful
In the Missouri local option contests.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

ROYAL CINE inends everything! Broken
China, Glass. Wood. Free viais mt Drugs & Gro
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
The Icaa,ny Fc,,,r.,

Waiting for a letter that never came ia not n
c 'umstance TO waiting for back ward
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
KID = e 4 q

About the first thing lost at sea is the sight
of land.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

If afflicted with sore eyes use DIR Isaac Thorn D.
sons Eyewatcr. Druggists sell at &c. per bottle
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

Sold ty Druggists and Dealers Eseryrhere
no Charles A. vogeicr Co., Baltic. Md.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

The Price,. The best always first and
cheapest. 2. The best Is the promptest,
safest surest, most permanent 8. The
benefits derived are beyond price. L. Ex-
nInples show that no competition can show
like results. 5. 1t is the best
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

ssThs Proper stsdy Of Mankind Il Man.
says the illustrious Pope. II he had included
woman In the list, he would have been nearer
has made them both n life study. especially
woman. and the peculiar arrangements 10
which her delicate system is liable. Many wo-
men In the land who arc acquainted with DIR.
Pierce only through his "Favorite Prescrip-
tion,r bless him with all their hearts, for he
has brought Thorn the panacca for all those
chronic ailments peculiar To their eek: such as
lcucorrhcra- prolapsus and other displace-
mcnts, liberation. "internai fever" tendency
to internal cancer, and other ailments Price
reduced to one dollar. by druggists.
ut figures.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

"Tnylor's Hospital Curs for Catarrh~ can
now be had ON ten days trial without charge
from the City Hall Pharmacy, 2ji broadway,
should write there ut once. Free pamphlet.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
A woudcrfnl Food and Medic,ne,

The only people who are fond of getting in
TO COURT are LAWYERS and young folks.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16
No TroubIc 20 swoIIoy

A man may he behind in his work and sti!
show push. This is so if lie is wheeling
barrow.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

The Emcocy.-i. Its effects are promp<.
permanent. 4. II cures chronic cases Of
as long standing as 10 years. s. Its curcs
are without relapse, without return Of
pain. 6. II cures in all cases used acs
cording to directions. Z. IN every bottle
there's cure, III every application relief
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

Half the Toys to-day would ratlor be drum
ma jors than presidents.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-12-16

The ProoG-1. The testimony cannot be
disputed. 2. 1t has been renewed after
lapse of years. 3. No return of pain in
Years. 4. II has cured i'm all ages and com
ditions. 5. II has cured all forms Of suffer
ing. 6. 1t has cured all stages of painful
ailments. z. 1t has cured cases considered
hopeless. 8. II has caused crutchcs and
canes to be thrown away. o. It's best cures
are chronic cases.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-01

We wish to call the attention OF our
readers TO the firm OF Llnkhauer & Leh.
man, 2o2 Main street marble Block J.
manufacturers and dealers In all styles
Of Boots and Shoes Mr.. John Link.
hauer, the senior member, an old vet
eran Of over forty years experience In
manufacturing boots and shoes, 10 In
Charge Of the manufacturing depart.
nent. The public can rest assured Of
a good 6t and unsurpassed workman.
ship.
Me-. Simon Lehman, the junior
member, attends TO tho Gnsncial and
sales department Mr. Lehman has
jdst returned from tho Est, having
purchased one Of the laIgesl and beet
selected stocks Of Boots. Sheer, Slip
pers and Rubbers ever brought TO this
city, which will be sold at prizes that
defy competition.
Mr.. WIN, Miller, for miny yesrs In
tho retail shoe business In this city, is
connected with the above hrm and
will be pleased TO see his friends and
customers.